PHILATELIC EXHIBITS - Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition 2005


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U. S. Advertising Poster Stamps                                                                                                1-8

            Poster stamps issued by businesses to promote their products from 1880 to 1939: what they are, how they were collected, who printed them. (non-competitive)

                        Charles Kiddle (Hants - UK)


The Art of the Poster Stamp                                                                                                    9-12

            Poster stamps exemplifying significant graphic styles from the 1900-1940 period.

                        Nicholas Follansbee (OR)


Animal Rights on Poster Stamps & Ephemera                                                                    13-16

            Aspects of animal mistreatment shown on philatelically related materials.

                        Chip Blumberg (PA)


Promoting U. S. Products & Services                                                                                    17-19

            Poster stamps which have been used to promote U.S. Products & Services

                        Arthur J. Mongan (MD)


Mexican Fantasies                                                                                                                   20-22

            "Stamps" purporting to be rarities of the 1860's through 1910's created to thrill and impoverish collectors.

                        Nicholas Follansbee (OR)


Northbound Secure                                                                                                                      23

            Study of U.S. Registry Fees to Canada during the first 13 fee periods.

                        Stephen L. Suffet (NY)


Northbound Cards                                                                                                                       24

            Study of U.S. Postal and Post Card Rates to Canada, 1873-1958

                        Stephen L. Suffet (NY)


Pre-Stamp Mail From the Future Czechoslovak Republic (1564-1850)                            25-32

            Bohemian & Austrian Royal Mail, early postmarks, the rate and rayon periods.

                        Henry Hahn (VA)


Spanish Colonial Maritime Mail in the Americas                                                                33-40

            A comprehensive study of Spanish colonial maritime mail in the Americas and its postmarks from the early 16th Century until utilization of postage stamps in 1855.

                        Dr. Yamil H. Kouri, Jr. (MA)


German Prisoner of War Mail: Camps in Japan, 1914-1920                                              41-48

            Temporary camps in order of opening, then all the permanent camps, with a variety of mail not normally associated with POW mail.

                        Jesse D. Boehret (VA)


The Expansion of Italy Following World War I 1918-1926                                                49-58

            Story of the occupation and/or annexation by Italy of territories of the former Austro-Hungarian & Ottoman Empires after the First World War.

                        Alfred F. Kugel (IL)


Mail Linked to U.S.-Japan Diplomatic Exchanges in World War II                                      59

            Mail generated in response to the 1942 & 1943 diplomatic exchanges between the U.S. & Japan.

                        Louis Fiset (WA)


Internees in the Azores During the Great War (1916-19)                                                         60

            A study of the markings applied to mail from German and Austrian citizens interned on Terceira Island.

                        Roy C. Teixeira (CA)


Postal History of Madeira                                                                                                      61-68

            Correspondence from, to and through the island from the end ofthe 17th Century to World War I.

                        João Gonçalves Zarco (PA)


Portugal: Ceres Issues, 1912-31                                                                                             69-73

            A representative showing of the essays, proofs, "specimen" overprints, stamps and usages.

                        John N. Liles (MD)


Chicago: House of Blues                                                                                                              74

            Survey of Chicago postal markings used on the first postal card during the 'blue years' of 1873-76.

                        Roger Rhoads (OH)


Waterbury, Connecticut 1870-1900                                                                                            75

            Survey of the cancellations and postal markings used at Waterbury during the years 1870 to 1890.

                        William T. Crowe (CT)


Ellipse Cancels in Colored Inks                                                                                                  76

            Exhibit discusses & illustrates U.S. 19th C ellipse cancels in colored inks, with a number or letter in the center, from various post offices.

                        Roger D. Curran (PA)


Fancy Cancels on Large Banknote Issues                                                                             77-78

            Exhibit shows various cancels from post offices.

                        Vincent Costello (PA)


The Boston Post Office and the Evolution of Machine Cancellation                                  79-84

            Illustrating the Boston Post Office's role as the testing ground for major developments in machine cancellation, including Leavitt, American bar, American flag, & Imperial machines.

                        Wm. P Barlow, Jr. (CA)


Philadelphia 19th Century Machine Cancels                                                                       85-94

            An extensive showing of the four machine brands (Leavitt, International, American & Barry) used by the Philadelphia Postal System to 1900.

                        Norman Shachat (PA)


New York City Ellipse Foreign Mail Cancels                                                                            95

            A showing of the early New York City ellipse cancels used on foreign mail, with emphasis on the "simplex" style.

                        John Donnes (LA)


West Chester PA: Nine Decades of Postal History - 1813 to 1899                                    96-104

            Postal history exhibit demonstrates most known markings, rates, and usages utilizing an early Pennsylvania post office.

                        William Schultz (PA )


Philadelphia As It Was                                                                                                       105-114

            Nostalgic Glimpse of Philadelphia life, including rich historic heritage, streets/buildings, successful commerce, major industries, various services, transportation & cultural opportunities. (Display Class)

                        Barbara Harrison (NJ)


Postmarks of Lancaster, PA 1785-1899                                                                            115-119

            Extensive study of all known townmarks, rates & auxiliary marks used by Lancaster PA during the years 1785-1899.

                        James G. Boyles (PA)


Transvaal Postal Stationery                                                                                               120-124

            Includes unused and used examples ofthe various tyoes of postal stationery issued by Transvaal and the Zuid Afrikaanische Republiek (Z.A.R.)

                        Ronald E. Strawser (TX)


U. S. Airmail Special Delivery Issues of 1934-1936                                                          125-134

            Traditional Exhibit showing the pre-production, production and usages of the 3 different U.S. Air Mail Special Delivery issues-- Scott CE1, 771 & CE2

                        Hideo R. Yokota (CA)


Kansas Postal Markings (1849-1899)                                                                                135-144

            Selected Kansas covers illustrating the rate structure, postal advertising, territorial, early statehood, D.P.O. & R.P.O. markings, postmaster, county & fancy cancellations.

                        Ramey Hickers (FL)


Two Cent Revenue Stamped Paper of the U.S., 1865-1883                                             145-154

            The 15 major types of two cent stamps used by five different contract printers.

                        Morey N. Sherwood (MD)


Special Handling Stamps of the United States                                                                 155-156

            Wet & dry printings, color & dimension studies, transfer roll freaks - the "A-T" & "T-A" varieties; philatelic & commercial uses.

                        Robert G. Rufe (DE)


Swiss Official Stamps of the UNEO & International Agencies                                       157-164

            Study of the Swiss service stamps issued for the U.N. European Office and the Swiss-based agencies before 1970.

                        Anthony F. Dewey (CT)


The John Ericsson Issue and Its First Day Covers                                                          165-171

            A study ofthe U.S. Ericsson issue of 1926 — production, usages, and with emphasis on first day covers.

                        Alan Warren (PA)


A Visitor's Guide to Bloemfontein: A Tour of the Capitol ca. 1912                               172-174

            Guided tour of the capital of the Orange Free State using contemporary picture post cards, including information on sights / commerce, and data on cards themselves. (non-competitive.)

                        R. Timothy Bartshe (CO)


Postal & Philatelic Art of Arthur Szyk                                                                             175-180

            Post cards, poster stamps, postage stamps, first day covers & ordinary mail that carried art by the great 20th C miniaturist. (Special Study)

                        Ken Lawrence (PA)


The Jews of Germany 1800-1940                                                                                       181-184

            Historical account of the economic struggle of the Jews of Germany 1800-1939. (Display Class)

                        Dasa Metzler (CO)


German Philately in War and Peace 1929-1945                                                               185-192

            From the Graf Zeppelin flights to World War II - (non competitive.)

                        Arnold Engel (PA)


Copenhagen Bypost Letter Cards                                                                                 193

                         Francis Kiddle (UK)


Postage Stamp Dealers - Their Poster Stamps & Seals                                        194-198

                         Francis Kiddle (UK)


Poster Stamps - Better By Design                                                                                            199

                         Charles Kiddle (UK)


Poster Stamps and the Mail - Late 19th, Early 20th Centuries                                               200

                         Charles Kiddle (UK)


Poster Stamps: Editions DeLandre                                                                                          201

            Unique essays & proofs: 25 British Regiment designs.

                         Charles Kiddle (UK)


Poster Stamps - Birds                                                                                                                202

                         Charles Kiddle (UK)


Poster Stamps: Selling It                                                                                            203-210

            Cinderellas as propaganda in the 20th Century.

                         Thomas A. Minor (MO)